Third graders evaluate the attributes of cones. In this space shapes lesson plan, 3rd graders analyze three-dimensional shapes. Students explore the faces and edges of a cone.

In this missing addend worksheet, students fill in the missing addend to the addition and subtraction problems. Students fill in the missing addends for numbers 1 through 10 for 100 problems.

Students view a video on Chinese dragons or lions that are used in Chinatowns in the United States. With construction paper, they create the face and body of either animal giving it a tongue, eyes, ears, etc. They attach a stick to...

Students discover how floor plans for houses, specifically, bedrooms are made. In groups, they compare the characteristics of floor plans and zoning ordinances in order to meet the needs of those using it. To end the lesson, they...

Students create a sugar cube igloo. In this art activity, students use sugar cubes to create an igloo. Students glue the cubes together, dust with sugar and allow the project to dry.

Students create their own yarn painting using glue and scraps of yarn and wool.

First graders investigate how the sun warms the Earth and examine the rotation of the Earth and the sun. They create an illustration of the sun, examine a solar system model, and listen to the book "The Sun: Our Nearest Star." They also...

Students observe two-dimensional shapes and work on the challenge that what is observed is as important as what is not observed. Students determine constructions, rules and connections. Full references listed for further reading and...

Students experiment with sunlight and temperature. They study the definition of albedo, or the percentage of incoming sunlight that is reflected, rather than absorbed.

In this multiply/divide square activity, students fill in the spaces on a grid to create a numerical expression. This one-page activity contains 6 problems.

Students compare art and literature by examining a contemporary painting by Glenn Ligon and the essay by James Baldwin that inspired it. They write an essay about a personal experience that relates to the theme of being an "outsider."

Learners choose a poetry theme. They write a poem, illustrate it with digital images and record it using a digital video camera.

Students explore the life of Harriet Tubman. They examine a painting of Harriet Tubman and consider the tools used to communicate information about her. Sudents describe how the color of a painting explains the mood of the illustrator....

Fourth graders are introduced to pronouns and provided practice in use of singular and plural personal pronouns.

Students estimate how many drops of water can fit onto the surface of a penny and then test their hypothesis to find out. They also experiment with bubbles.

Discuss and identify natural habitats of animals commonly found in zoos. The class constructs and displays small "zoo like" models to show a chosen animal habitat. They write a short story or diary about an animal or pet of their choice....

Students continue their examination of modern Japan and its culture. Using a map, they locate various cities and landforms in the country and watch a video on related topics in which the make a timeline of key events. In groups, they...

Seventh graders investigate the concept of mood and how it influences various types of art. They create an abstract painting and demonstrate how mood is present in the work. Also, 7th graders construct poems using word choices to set...

Students use KidPix to describe their view on technology. They share their work with others in the class. Students brainstorm ways teachers use technology with students. They differentiate between productivity and instructional tools....

Third graders observe a cupcake and attempt to answer each question on the observation page. They write three sentences that explains how a geologist takes core samples of the earth's surface. Students make sketches and write...

For this homophones worksheet, students read sentences and underline the incorrect word in the sentence while they provide the sentence with the correct homophone. Students complete 15 sentences.

Students observe blood cells under a microscope and make drawings of their observations. They write and act out a short play starring blood cells, antibodies and bacteria to demonstrate fighting infection.

Adjectives build better sentences! First, second, third, and fourth graders design adjective booklets that feature words to describe everything between the sea and the sky.

Young scholars indentify whether an objects reflects or absorbs red, green, and/or blue light. They create a simple spectral signature.